Today at ELITEAM…
We got “STRONGER” by completing 250 pushups! And that was the minimum. I know of two campers who completed 350!
In the morning, we finished up with our Ropes Course and Gym/Agility rotation. Drier conditions made for easier conditions so the campers pushed farther both on the field and in the trees. This afternoon we hit the Sandpits which is always a camper favorite. The pits were in excellent condition, primed for some serious competition. After 3 training runs, each camper took one race run… it was all or nothing!!!
After dinner we danced a little, did our Crazy Agility Relays and held the Jello Drop competition. And for the first time in our 27 year history, a camper team beat all the staff teams to take the title!!! The campers were psyched and the staff a bit embarrassed, but impressed.
Tomorrow is all about “FASTER” with the ELITEAM Olympics on the schedule. We’ll have 7 teams going head to head! We invite you to join us at 10am to watch and cheer. Meet at the RPC (new gym) at 10am.
Read the quotes below to get the low-down on the Sandpits, what the kids liked best about today and what they learned about themselves this week. Despite some rain, it was another GREAT week!
CAMPER QUOTES-
What are 3 words to describe the Sandpits? What is the key to having a fast run?
Ema Claire L- Sandy. Difficult. Awesome. The key is having sharp turns and staying balanced. Make sure you don’t fall and make sure you have speed and power.
Hannah B- Fun. Fast. Dirty. They key is to run fast and look at the next gate.
August D- Challenging. Workout. Fun.
Eliza D- Fun. Awesome. Quick. The key is being quick and keeping balance.
Izzi H-C- Jump. Fun. Sand.
Sonja P- Awesome. Stressful. (So much) FUN! For me, jumping around the top 5 gates helped me go way faster on the bottom.
Aleks T- Slippery. Risk taking. Fun!!!!!
Alden- Balance. Fun. Hard.
Henry R- Challenge. Fun. Unique. Concentrate on the 10 feet in front of you.
Mimi M- Fun. Exciting. Sandy. The key is to be quick.
Dax M- Sandy. Rocky. Tall. The key is to go fast.
Sophia H- Fun. Challenging. Messy. To know the course and how you’re going to do it.
Ty C- Awesome. Fun. Stay high on the turns.
Sofia P- Fun. Happy. Exciting. They were fun because I liked when the coaches and counselors chased after you.
Summer F- Fun. Hard. Thrilling. The key is to be sharp and quick on your feet. Also, don’t be afraid.
Maddie B- Hardish. Fun. Exciting. The key is to have quick feet.
Robert- Fun. Hard. Agility.
Anna D- Fun. Stay Calm. Focus. The key is to not stop, do fast turns, and staying focused on the course.
Jack- Exciting. Fun. Fast- The key is to have fast turns and to sprint hard on the long parts.
Timmy- Fun. Hard. Fast. Be quick.
Cannon M- High line. Quick feet. Good inspection.
Jacob- Turny. Steep. Fun. Be quick.
Ansel G- Fun. Fast. Sandy. Turn as fast as you can.
Caleb- Awesome. Hard. Fun. Taking a tight line is key.
No name- Slippery. Fun. Sandy. Spread your feet apart.
No name- Sand. Fun. Epic.
Gavin- Hard. Fun. Sandy.
Lucas- Exciting. Fun. Fast.
Logan- Amazing. Crazy. Fun. Tight turns and on the flats run as fast as you can.
Will D- Amazing. Fun. Exciting. To have a fast run you need a high line.
Oliver- Amazing. Great fun. Exciting.
Micah- Fun. Amazing. Lit.
Chelsea- Fun. Dirty. Fast. The key is to not stop and go fast.
Cade B- Fun. Awesome. Tiring… cause it’s in the sand.
Camille B- Tiring. Fun. Hard. The key is to have quick feet.
Tiger M- Slippery. Fun. Cool.
Kristof N- Slalom. Course. Sand. The key is not falling.
Gus- Hard. Fast. Slippery.
Kait C- Fun. Steep. Awesome.
Quinn- Slippery. Fun. Tough.
Caedon- Quick feet. Fast. Agility. You need quick feet.
What was your favorite activity today and why?
Ema Claire L- Sandpits because they were super FUN, challenging and it was a course so it felt like you were skiing.
Hannah B- I liked swimming because it cooled me off and it reminded me of home.
August D- Sandpits because the course was amazing, and the challenge and competition made it entertaining.
Eliza D- Swimming because I jumped in in my clothes.
Izzi H-C- The ropes course because you get stronger.
Sonja P- Sandpits because it’s something that you can only experience at Eliteam.
Aleks T- Sandpits because we were having a workout and it felt like you were skiing.
Kate D- Fun. Relaxed. Excited. The key is being happy and excited.
Alden B- Swimming because I get wet.
Henry R- Sandpits. VERY FUN. It’s very hard.
Mimi M- Sandpits because you can practice your turns and you can race and have fun.
Dax M- Swimming because I was very hot.
Sophia H- Swimming because everyone jumped in and everyone was having a good time and no one was grumpy and was in general, fun.
Ty C- Berg because I went fast.
Sofia P- Sandpits because they were fun.
Summer F- Sandpits!!! Because I thought I did good and it helped me with some important skills.
Maddie B- Swimming and sandpits. Swimming because I love to swim and sandpits because it was like skiing and I love to ski.
Robert- Ropes course because it was challenging and fun.
Anna D- Sandpits because they are exciting.
Jack- Sandpits because the course is fun and I got to the finals.
Cannon M- Pogo because I got a record of 1,050 and going for 13 min straight. I am also looking forward to the jello drop.
Jacob- Sandpits. I like it because I like slalom.
Ansel- Sandpits because I had never done it before. It was a great experience.
Caleb- Sandpits because I like to race.
No name- Ropes course because there are lots of obstacles.
No name- Sandpits were fun.
Gavin- The ropes course. It was hard.
Lucas- Swimming. It was refreshing.
Logan- Sandpits because they were super fun.
Will D- Sandpits, they were awesome! I love speeding down the sandy dune.
Oliver- Sandpits.
Micah- Swimming. It was refreshing.
Chelsea C- The sandpits and the pond because the sandpit was fun and fast and the pond was refreshing.
Cade- Ropes course because I pushed my limit.
Camille B- Swimming because I love water.
Tiger M- Sandpits because it is just like skiing.
Kristof N- The obstacle course because it was fun.
Gus- Pogo stick because it is hard and funny.
Kait C- Ropes course because I got to push my limits.
Quinn- Ropes course because I was in the trees.
Caedon- Sandpits were fun because it was like a ski race.
What did you learn about yourself this week?
Ema Claire L- I learned that I can be stronger, faster, fitter and tougher when I put my mind to it and have confidence.
Hannah B- That if I try really hard, I can do it.
August D- I have to work harder to achieve my goals as an athlete.
Eliza D- To use food that has been less processed.
Izzi H-C- How I can do 100 burpees.
Sonja P- I like to write cursive, and I like doing stuff blindfolded.
Aleks T- I had more confidence because I almost finish all of them!
Kate D- I can accomplish more if I focus.
Summer F- I like pushing limits and can do more than I think! #staystrong
Henry R- I can work hard.
Mimi M- To be confident and try new things that seem hard. But at the end you will love it.
Dax M- I am stronger than I thought.
Sophia H- That even though I have done a lot in skiing I have a longer way to go than I had thought.
Ty C- I can eat a lot more than I thought.
Sofia P- I learned that I could do 250 pushups & 100 burpees.
Maddie B- I learned that I can do 250 pushups.
Robert- I am stronger than I thought.
Anna D- I learned that I can accomplish more with a goal.
Jack- I learned that I can push myself very hard on almost everything.
Timmy- I run fast.
Cannon M- I can push my limits way farther than I thought.
Jacob- That you can push your limits.
Ansel- I learned that I had a lot more endurance because I did 100 burpees and 250 pushups.
Caleb- I am better than I think.
No name- I’m fast and I’m good at obstacle courses.
No name- I get homesick.
Gavin- That I can push my limits.
Lucas S- How to do knee squats.
Logan- I have a lot of teamwork.
Will D- If I push through and am tough I can finish anything.
Oliver- That I’m very capable of 10 min planks, 150 burpees and 300 pushups and that I’m pretty fast at mini slalom.
Micah- That I’m a lot stronger.
Chelsea C- I can do more things than I thought I could do.
Cade B- That I can run fast.
Camille- I learned I am fast.
Tiger M- That being healthy is good for yourself.
Kristof N- I learned that I can push my limits if I have to.
Gus- I am better at burpees than I thought.
Kait C- Stay healthy.
Caedon- I learned I have quick feet.
ELITEAM is…
Ema Claire L- AWESOME, FUN, CHALLENGING AND INSPIRES you to do your best and have confidence and power.
Hannah B- Inspiring!
August D- A performance camp fit to challenge and improve athletes.
Eliza D- Awesome.
Izzi- H-C- The Best.
Sonja P- AMAZINGLY AWESOME!
Aleks T- A place for all to train, work hard, and become the true athlete you are!
Kate D- Awesome because we are always doing something and it is so much fun.
Alden B- Amazing.
Henry R- GREAT because there are motivated athletes.
Mimi M- The Best because you can go fast and win and have fun.
Dax M- A great camp.
Sophia H- Amazing, fun, active, and so many other things like making exercises fun.
Ty C- Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sofia P- Awesome, fun, thrilling and a workout.
Summer F- Sawesome! (sick/awesome)
Maddie B- AMAZING. Fun. AWESOME, Cool, and Sick.
Robert- Fun.
Anna D- The best camp in the world.
Jack- Fun and exciting.
Timmy- Fun.
Cannon M- Amazing, fun and tough.
Jacob- Fun.
Ansel- Amazing!
Caleb- AWESOME!
No name- Awesome!
No name- Ok.
Gavin- Super fun and Doug is the best coach ever!
Lucas- Awesome.
Logan- Super fun, BEST CAMP!!
Will D- The best summer camp! I’m to go as long as possible. I know if you come you’ll love it too!
Oliver- Amazing and I want to keep coming here to push my limits.
Micah- So cool!
Chelsea C- Fun, healthy, smart.
Cade- Super duper fun.
Camille B- Fun.
Tiger- Awesome!
Kristof N- An exercise camp.
Gus- Awesome! Cool! Hard! Fun!
Kait C- Fun. And I love it because I learn how to keep my body healthy.
Quinn- Cool.
Caedon- The Bomb.
